The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday May 7, 2009 approved final rules that revise the disclosure requirements for mortgage loans under Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act seeks to ensure that consumers receive cost disclosures earlier in the mortgage process. The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act requires creditors to give good faith estimates [...]
Archive for July, 2009
24 Jul
Cherry Creek Home Sale
Had a closing this morning with my client. Another great home sold in Cherry Creek.
24 Jul
Austin Energy Audit info and who is required to get one
I recently wrote a short post about my thoughts on the energy audit so I thought I should actually give you the info about the audit. Below is a cut and paste directly from Austin Energy about single family homes http://www.austinenergy.com/About%20Us/Environmental%20Initiatives/ordinance/single-family.htm Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) Ordinance for Single-Family Homes The Energy Conservation Audit [...]
23 Jul
iPhone blogging tool
This is the second post from my iPhone. I figured our how to make catagories and post directly to them. I did have to change from active rain to wordpress but maybe active rain will get an app out soon. Looked at blogger, but the app was $10 and most of the ratings were bad.
22 Jul
Austin Energy Audits
Energy audit. Well I have had two homes recently that required energy audits. I am sure being a Realtor I should be supportive of this “green” issue, but these are the most worthless inspections I have ever seen. They tell you little more than what the general home inspector has already said. About the only [...]